Choose your destination.   '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 January   x x x x February x x x x x March x x x x x April x x x x x May x x x x x June x x x x   July x x x x   August x x x x   September x x x x   October x x x x   November x x x x   December X x x x   Combtooth Dogfish Scientifically: Centroscyllium nigrum. What To Look For: Little is known about this shark. The body is dark with white edges to the dorsal and pectoral fins. both dorsal fins have spines with grooves. The moderately long snout has receptors to detect prey and the large eyes are needed to see in low light conditions. This species has been caught over the continental slope to depths of 1200 m. Size: Up to 50 cm. Distribution: Hawaii and Eastern Pacific. Food: Fish and crabs. Breeding: Not known. Danger To Humans: Not dangerous, but care needed because the fin spines are sharp. Back To Top

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